QuotedQuoteRussia’s doing absolutely everything in its power to subvert the sanctions that the United States has imposed upon it to try to hinder its war machine, and we know it’s got networks all around the world.BylineWilliam Wohlforth, professor of government | AttributionWMUR-TVDate2/7/2023
QuotedQuoteAttacking the legitimacy of past elections is of course a way to cast doubt on future elections. It’s absurd to pretend otherwise.BylineBrendan Nyhan, professor of government | AttributionThe AtlanticDate1/27/2023
ArticlesWhen American Democracy Looks Weak, Alliances May ErodeDate1/6/2023Body Study shows how election interference affects public opinion from abroad.ImageThumbnail
QuotedQuoteFar from embarking on militarism, Japan is reacting—after significant hesitation—to growing regional threats.BylineJennifer Lind, associate professor of government | AttributionForeign AffairsDate1/3/2023
ArticlesDartmouth Experts Weigh In on Threats to the N.H. PrimaryDate12/20/2022Body Rep. Ann Kuster ’78, Harry Enten ’11, Russ Muirhead and Dean Lacy offer perspective.ImageThumbnail
QuotedQuoteWe seem to have, at least temporarily, returned to a kind of politics of normalcy. In this most recent election, mainstream candidates were the ones to prevail.BylineJohn Carey, John Wentworth Professor in the Social Sciences | AttributionABC NewsDate12/19/2022
QuotedQuoteIt is not clear what power Trump will have to fight with if he doesn’t get the nomination in 2024, especially if he happens to be in a prison cell, which is increasingly likely.BylineSean Westwood, associate professor of government | AttributionThe New York TimesDate12/13/2022
ArticlesAlumna and Thayer Student Receive Schwarzman ScholarshipsDate12/7/2022Body Adaeze Nduaguba ’17 and Michelle Wang ’21, Thayer ’22, ’23, will study in Beijing.ImageThumbnail
In the NewsWant to Help Animals? Here’s Where to Donate Your Money.11/30/2022Description A story about the most effective charities to reduce animal suffering cites a 2019 study co-authored by Professor of Government Benjamin Valentino that found a strong connection between the recognition of human rights and animal rights.Vox
QuotedQuoteAny system will have errors on occasion, and an error does not mean fraud or any sort of vote manipulation.BylineMichael Herron, Remsen 1943 Professor of Quantitative Social Science | AttributionAFP Fact CheckDate11/23/2022